CLERKSHIP CURRICULUM: Learning Objectives
Patient Care
Students will be able to perform a patient’s medical history in a logical, chronologically organized and thorough manner that covers all essential aspects of the patient’s history.
Students will be able to develop a patient management plan using concise progress notes, results of diagnostic tests and procedures, and information from the history and physical exam.
Medical Knowledge
Students will be able to apply basic and clinical science principles that underlie the practice of Internal Medicine to the clinical care of patients.
Students will be able to present a patient’s case in a logical concise manner with an appropriate amount of detail.
Students will be able to critically review and understand articles in professional journals.
Students will be able to obtain, interpret, and analyze critical information including lab results, EKG's and chest x-rays.
Practice-Based Learning & Improvement
Students will be able to demonstrate a proficiency in the access of current medical literature via online and library resources and demonstrate independent learning.
Students will initiate his/her personal life long learning program in medicine.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Students will be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, families, and others on the health care team.
Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to educate patients regarding their health problems.
Professionalism
Students will be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism by treating patients, families, and health care providers with respect and dignity while acting with honesty and integrity.
Students will be able to demonstrate professionalism by their commitment to caring for patients regardless of race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, age, religion, culture or disability.
Systems-Based Practice
Students will have the ability to work effectively with a variety of health care professionals to provide competent and quality care to patients.